Alzheimer's Regimen and Supplements

     

    NSI Alpha Lipoic Acid and Acetyl L-Carnitine HCL These two nutrients are used to fight nerve degeneration and are often employed to help fight conditions like Alzheimer's, MS, ALS, and other degenerative conditions. They are also used to protect against senility and dementia. See the Alzheimer's and ALS Regimens for more information.
    2 Capsules provide
    Alpha Lipoic Acid 600 mg
    Acetyl L-Carnitine 1 g (1,000 mg)


    NSI Synergy Multi-Vitamin Version 10 - Excellent 6-per-day full spectrum multivitamin/multimineral with many useful adjunct supplements such that separate supplementation may not be necessary.  Contains best forms of many nutrients including Betatene vitamin A, mixed tocopherols vitamin E, methylcobalamin vitamin B12, etc, as well as "name-brand" herb preparations such as FloraGLO lutein, Activin grape seed extract, Bioperene pepper extract, etc.  Also contains significant amounts of acetyl-l-carnitine, alpha lipoic acid, and biotin (1mg or 333% RDA) so may be good to help combat some nerve disorders.  See the Multivitamin Section for more information. Formula: 6 capsules provide
    Pro-Vitamin A (as natural carotenoids: beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin and lutein)(Betatene) 5,000 IU 100%
    Vitamin C (as calcium ascorbate)(Ester-C MV) 500 mg 833%
    Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 700 IU 175%
    Natural Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate and d-alpha tocopherol; plus d-gamma tocopherol, d-delta tocopherol and d-beta tocopherol) 400 IU 1,333%
    Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) 150 mcg 188%
    Vitamin B1 (thiamine HCl) 50 mg 3,333%
    Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 10 mg 588%
    Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) 50 mg 250%
    Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl) 50 mg 2,500%
    Folic Acid (as folacin) 1 mg (1,000 mcg) 250%
    Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 500 mcg 8,333%
    Biotin 1 mg (1,000 mcg) 333%
    Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid as d-calcium pantothenate) 50 mg 500%
    Calcium (citrate, malate, ascorbate Ester-C MV) 500 mg 50%
    Magnesium (oxide) 300 mg 75%
    Zinc (as L-methionine)(L-OptiZinc) 25 mg 167%
    Selenium (selenomethionine) 200 mcg 286%
    Copper (as amino acid chelate) 1 mg 50%
    Manganese (as amino acid chelate) 5 mg 250%
    Chromium (chromium polynicotinate)(Chromemate) 200 mcg 167%
    Molybdenum (as amino acid chelate) 150 mcg 200%
    Ginkgo Biloba Extract (ginkgoaceae)(leaves)(standardized to 24% ginkgo flavonglycosides, 6% terpene lactones) 120 mg *
    CoEnzyme Q10 10 mg *
    Alpha Lipoic Acid 150 mg *
    Acetyl L-Carnitine 150 mg *
    Bioflavonoid (as quercetin) 150 mg *
    Grape Seed Extract (ActiVin)(standardized to 80% phenolic and 75% oligomer polyphenol)(seed) 100 mg *
    Lutein (from 120 mg standardized 5% FloraGLO extract)(marigold flower) 6 mg *
    Zeaxanthin (from 120 mg standardized FloraGLO lutein extract)(marigold flower) 300 mcg *
    Green Tea Extract (standardized 98% polyphenols, 80% catechins, 45% EGCG)(leaves) 100 mg *
    Choline (bitartrate) 100 mg *
    Black Pepper Extract (Piper nigrum)(fruit extract)(Bioperine)(fruit) 5 mg *
    Inositol 30 mg *
    PABA 30 mg *
    *Daily value not established.


    Jarrow Formulas Omega Balance - The only widely available reasonably priced EFA supplement with a decent ratio of DHA/EPA to GLA (11:1).  Still less than the ideal 20:1 to 40:1 ratio, but a lot better than the usual omega GLA EPA supplements which are in the range of 1:1 to 2:1, including way too much GLA compared to EPA for long term use.  Omega Balance fish oil is now molecularly distilled to exclude heavy metals, as all EPA fish oil supplements should be. See the EFA Supplement Section for more information.
    Formula: Sardine Oil (80% Omega-3) 400 mg ** 
    DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 200 mg ** 
    EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 80 mg ** 
    Stearidonic Acid 40 mg ** 
    GLA (derived from Borage Oil) 25 mg ** 
    CLA (Conjugate Linoleic Acid) 100 mg ** 
    **Daily Value not established. 

     

    Jarrow Formulas Mineral Balance - A very good mineral formula from Jarrow.  Includes vitamins K-1 and K-2 to prevent calcium deposits plus MCHA forms of calcium and phosphorus and a good deal of trace minerals, although it is slightly low in magnesium.. See the Minerals Section for more information. 
    6 capsules provide:
    Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 500 IU 125%
    Vitamin K 150%
    (Vitamin K-1 as Phylloquinone) 100 mcg
    (Vitamin K-2 as MK-2) 20 mcg
    Calcium (elemental) (from 3700 mg calcium phosphate from milk) 1000 mg 100%
    Phosphorus (from 3700 mg calcium phosphate from milk) 488 mg 48%
    Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150 mcg 100%
    Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 400 mg 100%
    Zinc (as monomethionine) 10 mg 67%
    Selenium (as methylselenocysteine) 200 mcg 286%
    Copper (as gluconate) 2 mg 100%
    Manganese (as citrate) 1 mg 50%
    Chromium (from Saccharomyces cerevisiae) 200 mcg 167%
    Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 75 mcg 100%
    Potassium (from potassium chloride) 99 mg 3%

      Nutribiotic Hypo-Aller C - An effervescent vitamin C and mineral supplement which is mixed in water to bubble before consuming. See the Vitamin C section for more information. A rounded teaspoon provides:
    Vitamin C 2600 mg 4332%
    Calcium 350 mg 36%
    Magnesium 350mg 88%
    Potassium 100 mg 3%
    Zinc 6 mg 40%
    Nutribiotic powdered vitamin C and mineral products are highly recommended but becoming harder to find.